Race Info
The Run the Line Half Marathon is a unique opportunity to run in one half marathon in Texas and Arkansas on a USATF certified single-loop course. The race starts at W. Broad Street and Texas Blvd in downtown Texarkana, Texas, quickly moves into Arkansas, crosses back into Texas, and finishes in Texarkana, Arkansas. The course includes 10-ft wide asphalt trails that wind through residential neighborhoods on city streets. The finish line is downtown at 3rd and Wood Streets in front of the Hopkins Ice House about 5 blocks from the start. A portion of the course is on the Texas/Arkansas State Line. The 2027 course is USATF certified (AR19015WJT). The race includes chip timing, runners, walkers, and 2-person and 4-person relay teams.
Race Start and Course Information
The race starts at 7:30 a.m. for all runners/walkers with starting waves based on estimated mile time. The course closes at 11:30 a.m. for participant safety and official race timing. Four miles of the course are on 10-ft wide asphalt trails in two city parks with the remainder on coned off city streets. A short part of the course is on the AR/TX Stateline. The course does have several long inclines. Water stops and restrooms are near miles 2.3, 3.5, 5, 6.5, 8, 9.8, and 11. Multiple police officers and 100+ volunteers are stationed along the course. Musical entertainers are on the course.
Finish
Please join us at the finish to pick up a finisher medal and see who won awards. Then, join us for a burger - either beef, chicken or veggie - along with a beverages and visit with the other race participants.
Registration and Packet Pick-Up
Race participants must be at least 13 years old on race day. Race participants ages 13 through 17 will automatically receive a $5 Youth Discount when they register. Race participants age 65 and older will automatically receive a $5 entry fee discount when they register.
Packet Pick-Up and Pre-Race Day registration is Saturday, February 13 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Racquet & Jog, 3435 Richmond Road, Texarkana, TX.
Race Day Packet Pick-Up is from 6:15 a.m. to 7:10 a.m. downtown inside the multi-storied Bi-State Justice Building at the intersection of Broad and Stateline Avenue.
THERE IS NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION: Race registration ends on Saturday, February 13th at midnight.
2-Person and 4-Person Relay Teams
Participants can participate in the 13.1-mile Half Marathon, or a 2-Person Relay Team (6.55 miles per member), or a 4-Person Relay Team (approximately 3.27 miles per member). Relay teams, like individual participants, must complete the race by 11:30am. Relay team's members need to register at the same time. All Relay Team members are responsible for their transportation to their Relay Points.
